The Somers Volunteer Fire Department's chief Jonathan Mackey (2441) stepped up as master of ceremonies for Somers' annual Memorial Day remembrance. In addition to the usual placing of wreaths, a rendition of Taps was played by a bugler from Somers Boy Scout Troop 376, a rousing version of The Star Spangled Banner on harmonica and several interpretive poetry readings. It was a memorable ceremony, ... (Full Story)
Location: 253 Mahopac Avenue, Yorktown Assembly of God Church
Description: At 12:44am the SVFD was dispatched to Mahopac Avenue for reports of fire coming from the church. Car 2443 arrived minutes later and requested the 10-75 (Working fire signal) be transmitted as flames were showing from the front of the building. Somers ... (Full Story & Photos)
Over the last several months, during the COVID pandemic members of Troop 228 worked on an Eagle Scout project benefitting the SVFD. Troop 228 is the Boy Scouts of America Troop sponsored by the SVFD. Boy Scout Conor McCooey spearheaded a project to restore and improve an antique firefighting hose cart that has been displayed outside the Granite Springs Firehouse for many years. Conor, with some assistance ... (Full Story & Photos)
It is with deep regret the Somers Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member and Ex-Chief Willian Siemerling. Ex-Chief Siemerling joined the SVFD in August of 1959 and served as Chief of Department from 1979 to 1981. Ex-Chief Siemerling passed away on March 8th 2021 after a short illness. Bill will always be remembered for his signature pipe, straightforwardness, and his love ... (Full Story & Photos)
The SVFD along with our neighbors to the north, the Croton Falls FD, participated in a hands on fire behavior class and demonstration. The morning classroom session was held at the Amawalk firehouse. The afternoon hands-on session, at the Granite Springs firehouse, consisted of multiple evolutions of fire behavior and suppression in a portable, controlled environment, provided by Flash Fire Industries. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Your feedback is important to us! Feel free to sign the guestbook.
